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Growing up, I dreaded “Clean Day.” This was always Saturday in my home, and even at a young age I was expected to help out. Definitely not my favourite day of the week! At that age, I didn’t really appreciate how nice it was to live in a home that was well taken care of. […]

I’ve always been particular about the quality of light in my home. I find the right light can transform a room. I have dimmers and timers everywhere in my home, and I love to use light in surprising ways to cheer up corners of my home. I have a large hibiscus standard in a corner […]

Shooting the annual Trinity Book Sale is really a labour of love for me. Just being able to wander through the stacks of books in stunning Seely Hall, having fun with my camera and examining some of the titles that grab my eye – it’s honestly one of my favourite days of the year. I […]

Interested in knowing how to substitute juicing pulp in your favourite carrot cake recipe? It’s easier than you think! You’ve heard all about my Kuvings juicer. It’s the B6000 Whole Slow Juicer and it’s become my new best friend. I’ve been tossing all kinds of fruits and vegetables in the juicer this summer and feeling […]

I’ve been on quite the juicing bandwagon lately with my new Kuvings B6000 Whole Slow Juicer. It’s been the perfect partner for my clean eating goals this summer. And the reason why I use it so frequently is that it’s fast to set up and clean. That was an important part of the criteria for […]

I’ve been on the hunt for the juicer of my dreams for a while. I need one that doesn’t struggle with the fibrous veggies I like to juice (like celery and kale), doesn’t choke on wheatgrass (my favourite juicing superfood), and breezes through hard vegetables like carrots and beats. And, above all, it must be […]

Have you ever heard the saying everything tastes better when you eat outside? Couple that with a real life farm to table experience right on the actual farm and you have the makings of a delightful afternoon and a truly fantastic culinary experience. The “Call to Farms” event was the brainchild of The Stratford Chef’s […]

Those of you who have been reading Lifeovereasy since the beginning know I write about the Trinity Book Sale every year. It’s one of my favourite events, and I try never to miss it. I first went as a young student about ….ummm… 30 years or so ago. (It actually hurt me to

Coffee. It’s the glue that holds my marriage together. This is because early on in our marriage, my husband developed the lovely habit of bringing me a nice coffee to wake me up in the morning. He leaves it on my bedside table, which makes the enormous effort involved in opening my eyes in the […]

I’m big on health challenges. It’s a sure fire way to get me going in the right direction. I had huge success last year with my family’s gluten-free, sugar-free eating challenge. It started off as a fun bet, but by the end we all realized how much better we felt when we reduced gluten. Big […]

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Ella Fitzgerald had it right. Long summer days, and lazy evenings chilling with friends – that’s what I need to stock up on after a long Canadian winter. When the lovely folks at Pure Leaf Iced Tea asked us to think about our summer oasis, I knew exactly where […]

Nads and I had a chance to attend the Spun Goods event last week in support of Spun Studio, a social enterprise of Sistering, an organization that serves homeless, marginalized, and low-income women in Toronto. Spun Studio is a testament to the power of community and crafting in building a sense of belonging as well […]

Pinterest lovers, you need it too. Planning a wedding? Get it now. Love mood and inspiration boards? Download it pronto. Bloggers, need a post you can write in 5 minutes flat that also promotes your Pinterest boards ? Here ya go. Looking for some collages of pretty pics? It’s all here. Seriously. I have only […]

Summer is finally here, and with it comes the mad scramble to prep my outdoor spaces. Considering the right plants, landscaping, lighting and furniture all come to mind. Integrating outdoor music and cooking accessories too. Our ‘outdoors’ now require just as much attention as our indoors, sometimes more so as this now becomes the space […]

Doesn’t everyone need a little spark of positive to start their day? That was the one key thing I found at the Indigo Fall preview – so many ways to surround yourself with positive messages. From where you wrote, to what you read, to what you drank out of or sat on, there are so […]

And by improving things, I mean my husband. Because I gave him these books for Christmas. Thoughtful of me, right? He’s always been a big fan of Wayne Dyer. And I’ve always been a big fan of improving my husband. So it was the perfect gift. Win win. I gave him this one first: Good […]

The Artist Project hits Toronto this weekend and as usual, it is jam packed with incredible examples of expressions of creativity and artwork. Amazing as always. Happening at The Better Living Centre at the Ex this weekend. Get inspired and buy some incredible artwork pieces. Check out my sneak peek here:

We’ve got a big love affair with photo apps going on here at Lifeovereasy. Once you get hooked on a few, there’s no going back. These are as addictive as all that Coconut Bliss ice cream that just seems to find it’s own way into my grocery cart. Don’t know how that keeps happening! And […]

Banh Mi Boys has been on my ‘to do’ list for awhile. I’ve had my little slice of pork belly and soft rice flour bun heaven in New York at Momofuku and have been hunting for a good alternative here in TO for a while. Enter Banh Mi Boys. It’s a little friendly and dee-lish […]

pure magic at www.elvesandfaeries.com, these sculptures are breathtaking We had a chance to walk through a sneak peak of the One of a Kind Show this week. I particularly enjoyed the show this season, there were quite a few new artists and some very drool worthy stuff to see. Here a couple of […]

It’s back! 20 years and going strong, the Festival of Smalls at Art Interiors is every art-lovers dream. On until December 24, this event showcases smaller sized original pieces of art from more than 50 Canadian artists, and offers all mediums, including photography, etchings, silkscreen, mixed media, sculpture, and collage. A little nervous about starting […]

I’ve got holiday shopping on my mind these days, and I’ve learned to avoid the big malls as much as possible. Just the sight of the overfilled parking lots is enough to scare me away. I like to hit up local craft fairs, and hunt for some unique finds in my favourite vintage stores. And […]

How inspiring. These are foodie words to live (and shop) by. Here’s a description from one of the new exclusive product lines that you can find at West Elm’s new Market. We got the chance to pop in and get a sneak peek. We are already big fans of West Elm, so it didn’t take […]

I was invited to attend a food blogger event at Summer Fresh Foods to celebrate the launch of their Appies Appetizer Guide a couple of weeks back. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. The wonder sister duo started Summer Fresh in 1991 and have grown the business to an impressive Canadian powerhouse. The strong family […]